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The classic trench coat never goes out of style, with a timeless look which is just as perfect now as it was back when the elegant waterproof macs were first introduced in the early 1900s. As well as being a wardrobe staple, the trench coat has a pleasingly practical element too, offering a chic way to take cover from spring showers.

As we approach the spring months, it’s time to dig our your trusty companion and rework it whatever the occasion- or invest in one of the plethora which are just beginning to come into the shops now.

The Telegraph's Fashion Features Director Kate Finnigan shows that a trench coat is multitasking investment which can take you from pulled-together and polished at work to dressed up by night or more casual at the weekend.

This is the sixth episode in a new video series from the Telegraph fashion team showing you how to wear a classic item three different ways. Last week, Telegraph Style writer Olivia Buxton Smith tackled a classic velvet blazer and future episodes will offer fresh ideas around how to wear wide-legged trousers and the classic biker jacket.